W. Va. Code R. § 106-23-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 106-23-2 - Definitions

2.1. General Rule. - Unless a specific definition is provided in subsection 2.2 of this section, or the context in which the term is used clearly requires a different meaning, the terms used in this rule have the definitions provided in W.Va. Code §§ 31A-1-2 and 32A-2-1, et seq.

2.2. Terms defined.

2.2.1. "Eligible rating" means a credit rating of any of the three highest rating categories provided by an eligible rating service, whereby each category may include rating category modifiers such as "plus" or "minus" for Standard & Poor's (S&P), or the equivalent for any other eligible rating service. Long-term credit ratings are deemed eligible if the rating is equal to A- or higher by S&P, or the equivalent from any other eligible rating service. Short-term credit ratings are deemed eligible if the rating is equal to or higher than A-2 or SP-2 by S&P, or the equivalent from any other rating service. In the event that ratings differ among eligible rating services, the highest rating shall apply when determining whether a security bears an eligible rating.

2.2.2. "Eligible rating service" means any Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) as defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and any other organization designated by the commissioner by rule or order.

W. Va. Code R. § 106-23-2